💸Payment & Financial Software

These tools enable seamless online transactions and finance management, providing a convenient and trustworthy way for supporters to contribute to a nonprofit's mission and manage their money easily.

Every organization's reporting, integration, and communication needs differ, so we recommend signing up for the free versions of the tools you like most to find the solution that meets your needs. You may find multiple free offerings that meet different needs.

Zeffy

Zeffy is a donation platform for nonprofits that allows donors to submit donations to your org without transaction fees. This is one of the only platforms that offers 0% transaction fees. This can attract more donations, as the contributor knows that 100% of the amount paid goes to the nonprofit. Like other providers, they provide a way to embed a donation form into your website. On top of that, they also have features for event ticketing, auctions, product shop, volunteer management, and donor management. This fantastic platform enables nonprofits to make large electronic donations easily without transaction fees.

Givebutter

Givebutter, similar to Zeffy, is a feature-rich fundraising platform that is free for nonprofits. It streamlines donation management with customizable forms and integrates seamlessly with existing websites. With ticketing and donation options, Givebutter can manage virtual/in-person events. It can also track donor information in a central CRM and leverage segmentation for targeted communication. Givebutter also supports various payment methods and offers analytics to measure campaign success. Givebutter is a more mature solution and even offers free email sending from your domain, which Zeffy doesn't offer. Sign up here.

Give Lively

Give Lively is a free fundraising platform that relies on payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal to incur regular transaction fees and rates. Give Lively offers fundraising tools like email marketing, donor tracking, recurring donations, and more.

Every.org

Every.org is a free fundraising platform for nonprofits. It's a popular platform for donors to find charitable causes. Donations fees are incurred for methods like PayPal, Venmo, Credit Card, etc., but not for bank transfers (transaction fees listed here). With its user-friendly interface and commitment to transparency, Every.org empowers nonprofits to create and manage campaigns efficiently, fostering a supportive community for charitable causes.

Stripe

Stripe is an industry-standard payment processor used all over the world. Stripe offers a discount on transaction fees when you go through the nonprofit application process. They provide a user-friendly interface for donation forms that can be easily embedded on your website with a WordPress plugin called GiveWP.

Square

Square offers nonprofits an efficient way to manage donations and payments through their platform, simplifying financial transactions. With user-friendly tools and transparent pricing, Square provides nonprofits with a streamlined solution for securely handling transactions, especially for organizations who need to take credit cards in person (check out Square Terminal).

Paypal & Venmo

To create a Venmo charity profile, nonprofits must first get approved through PayPal, because PayPal owns Venmo. This process allows access to discounted transaction rates and enhances donor accessibility, providing a seamless and cost-effective way for nonprofits to receive contributions through both platforms.

Accounting

QuickBooks (Intuit)

Intuit QuickBooks is an excellent choice for nonprofits, offering comprehensive financial management features tailored to organizational needs. It simplifies income and expense tracking, budget management, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance and transparency. QuickBooks seamlessly integrates with other nonprofit software, streamlining workflow. Plus, nonprofits can purchase it at a discount through TechSoup.org, making it even more accessible.

MoneyMinder

MoneyMinder is a good option for nonprofits due to its user-friendly interface and extensive reporting capabilities. It boasts excellent customer support, catering even to non-technical users. The free plan includes basic features such as budgeting, member tracking, and an online store, making it valuable for budget management and member organization.